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SSN Newspoll October 2012

AT&T recently announced it will phase out its 2G networks by 2017, setting a long-anticipated time line for the “sunset” of the technology and giving the alarm industry a target date to upgrade cellular equipment to 3G and 4G. Tell us what you think about AT&T’s announcement and the phasing out of 2G.

What percentage of the products your company uses/supports are primarily 2G? *

50 percent or more.

Less than 50 percent.

We’ve already transitioned to 3G or 4G.

Did AT&T's announcement help convince you the decline of the 2G spectrum is a reality? *

Yes, I previously doubted the change was imminent.

No, I was already starting to transition to 3G or 4G.

Sort of. I knew it was coming, but the announcement gave me a useful deadline.

AT&T plans to discontinue service on its 2G networks by Jan. 1, 2017. If you use AT&T, when do you plan to switch to 3G or 4G? *

By late 2016.

By 2015.

By 2014 or earlier.

Please elaborate on your answers and leave your name and contact information for follow-up.